rigidifying

Definitions

The process of becoming stiff, fixed, or incapable of bending.

The act of making something less flexible or more resistant to change.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature was rigidifying the liquid into a solid state.

Bureaucratic processes are rigidifying the company's ability to adapt to new market trends.

He felt his muscles rigidifying as the cold water enveloped him.

Synonyms

hardening stiffening solidifying petrifying calcifying firming congealing

Antonyms

softening loosening relaxing melting liquefying flexing pliant